High School Semester Abroad Blog
Italy: A Day in My Life
I am currently studying abroad in Fano, a seaside town on the coast of the Adriatic Sea in the region of Marche, Italy. For me, a typical school day in... keep reading
Your First Two Months Abroad In Denmark
Authored By: Elly Beckman Going abroad is a very scary experience. You’re away from friends, family, and home, to be honest. There can be tough times, but there can also... keep reading
From Arrival to Adieu: The HSA Experience
Imagine stepping off the plane into a new country, ready to explore a vibrant culture and meet friends from around the world. This is the reality for every CIEE High... keep reading
My Semester Abroad
Written By: Amaya Chadha It started one night when my mum was lecturing me about some other silly method to climb the staircase of success she read somewhere or the... keep reading
Life in England as an American Student
Hi, my name is Alyse Takken and I am a seventeen-year-old American studying in England. When I moved to England there were many things I did expect, like great architecture... keep reading
A guide to Seville through the lens of art and culture
Written by: Zoe Houk Welcome to Seville, Spain, the capital of Andalucía. Seville is a city filled with rich culture, art, music, food, and history. From the famous flamenco dancers... keep reading
Spanish life of a high school student
Be prepared for a challenge, but also the joys of living in Spain with a Spanish family and a Spanish school. Family life can be quite different from what you... keep reading
Being here in Sevilla has been an awesome challenge!
I came into the program with a relatively high level of Spanish for a non-native speaker, but I can tell that my Spanish has really improved and I feel much... keep reading
Cake by the ocean
Our HSA students were able to travel to Cádiz, the most Southern city in Europe. Cadiz, half island, half peninsula, is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of... keep reading
Flamenco class during Sevilla Spring Festival
If there was a time when using the flamenco- red-dress -woman-emoji was appropiate, it would be RIGHT NOW (INSERT EMOJI TIMES TEN) . Sevilla Spring Festival called FERIA is the... keep reading
Hiking getaways in Sevilla
Seville GAP and HSA students continue discovering the incredible landscapes of Sevilla. Last weekend, we hiked through ancient mining routes datubg back from Roman colonization of the Iberian Peninsula. Check... keep reading
Exploring Medieval castles, no big deal
Our high school students got the opportunity to explore two of the most important towns in the province of Seville: Alcalá de Guadaira and Utrera. Alcalá’s castle is the result... keep reading
My Journey to Ireland - A Blog Takeover by Simone!
The idea of Studying abroad has always been a plan in my life. My older sister studied abroad as a high school student and spent a lot of time studying... keep reading
Living on a Sustainable Campus
One of the main these of the Global Insititute is environmental sustainability therefore there are many opportunities to participate in activities that support sustainability. My school schedule didn’t suit the... keep reading
What You Really Learn On High School Away
One of our past participants said it best: “In the US I was making school my life; here, I am making school a part of my life.” The High School... keep reading
Parent Tips on Studying Abroad in the Age of COVID
After postponing this trip last fall, Dregen finally took off to Spain for a spring semester! While he is busy making new friends and exploring his new home, we exchanged... keep reading
Guess who is back?!
It seems like a pandemia since we posted something here but those dark days are over (and we are sure the pandemia will too). We couldn´t be more excited at... keep reading
My Daily Routine on High School Away
I’m a morning person so I start my day off at 6:00 and take a cold shower to really wake myself up. I then finish any homework if I hadn’t... keep reading
What A Typical Week Looks Like on High School Away
The most common question I get from students and parents prior to departure is “what will my day to day actually look like on program?” Even before coming on the... keep reading
Making Friends On High School Away
I’ve never been good at meeting new people and making new friends. I don’t like putting myself out there and being vulnerable, especially in large groups. I tend to be... keep reading
How To Form “The Bubble” At The CIEE Global Institute
I had no idea what “bubble formation” meant when I agreed to attend The High School Away program in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The safety pre-cautions we were urged to take... keep reading
Traveling Abroad Safely During A Pandemic
During our pre-departure meeting, our Director of Programs of Program Management Laragh Kavanaugh warned parents: “Travel is inherently stressful. But traveling during a pandemic is another level of stress.” For... keep reading
Goodbye letter to my class
Last week was my last week of school so I wrote a letter to my class saying goodbye and thank you. This is the version I wrote in French and... keep reading
Celebrating Holidays While Studying Abroad
Thanksgiving was last week, and I wanted to share what it was like for me in France. Since Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday in France I had school, but I celebrated... keep reading
Thanksgiving Break
A couple of months ago we had no idea what thanksgiving will look like at the CIEE Global Institute Monteverde due to the pandemic; but thanks to a brave group... keep reading
What It's Like Studying Abroad During a Pandemic
I applied to study abroad in France last fall before the coronavirus pandemic. It definitely changed some things and so I wanted to share about my experience being in another... keep reading
High School Away Block III First Week
The Block III for the program High School Away in Monteverde Costa Rica has completed the first week of the program. During this first week, the students get to know... keep reading
A Day in My Life Going to French High School
My days start pretty early, class either starts at 8:05 or 9 depending on the day, and it takes me about 25 minutes to get to school. After I wake... keep reading
Trip to Carcassonne
A few Saturdays ago we went to Carcassonne for our first day trip of the program! This was before France went into lockdown and now I’m finally getting a chance... keep reading
Socializing during COVID times
Socializing during Covid times has been really hard for people around the world. The lockdown as one of the measurements to reduce the spread of the virus has created a... keep reading
Spying on the cloud forest
During their stay at the CIEE Global Institute in Monteverde, Costa Rica, High School Away participants get to engage actively on an optional local research project. The CIEE Academic Director... keep reading
Coast Towns of Fyn
Coast towns of Fyn I’m living on Fyn(foon) this year, it’s the central island of Denmark, located between Jylland (you-land) and Sjæland(shelland) I live in Odense(o-en-suh), the biggest city on... keep reading
What to Take?
Essentials in Denmark After being in Denmark for 2 ½ months, I think I have a pretty good idea of some of the essential items. -A chip card-every card reader... keep reading
CIEE High School Away: Monteverde Week 1
Hi, my name is Naomi Nahmias and I’m a junior doing a month abroad in Monteverde, Costa Rica. This first week alone has been absolutely mind-blowing. To begin with, even... keep reading
High School Away Has Started!
The program High School Away has started at our CIEE Global Institute in Monteverde. Brave high school students left their comfort at home and started this new adventure in the... keep reading
The First Week of Study Abroad: What I Wish I Knew
A little over a week ago I arrived in Toulouse, France for my study abroad! This week I started going to my French highschool, and I’ve thought of some things... keep reading
School In Denmark
I've been here for almost two months and it feels like a lot less and I've settled in although Danish is still tricky. I'm able to participate in one way... keep reading
Starting My Year In Denmark!
On August 7 I set off from the Albuquerque Airport to arrive at the Copenhagen Airport on August 8. I took three flights, all of which were mostly vacant, and... keep reading
Studying Abroad in a COVID-19 World: A mom's perspective.
Aedan, 17, is studying abroad in Sweden this fall with CIEE. Making this decision and planning the trip was no small feat for his family at a time where the... keep reading
Culture Shock is a Two Way Street
Coming to Spain was all about learning a new culture for me. Living with a family, experiencing their mannerisms, going to school, getting to compare teenagers around the world, trying... keep reading
Trip to London
Sometimes, it's nice to take a break from the cold, to travel somewhere- a bit less cold. It was winter break, and after a discussion with my host family prior... keep reading
Sun, fun, and history in Lisbon
High School Abroad Spain students were lucky to have beautiful weather combined with beautiful views for their overnight excursion. Students met early in the morning to travel together to Lisbon... keep reading
¡Bienvenidos a Sevilla! SP20 Orientation
Our Spring 20 High School Abroad participants arrived in Spain a couple of weeks ago and attended a three day orientation in Seville, Spain. They arrived tired but excited for... keep reading
Fluent in Body Language
One of my biggest worries coming to Spain was ability to speak Spanish. How would I be able to connect with my new family? How would I successfully go to... keep reading
A Guide to Studying Abroad
Hello. If you don't know, my name is Finley. After living a month abroad and talking to other host students, I decided to write a guide for those settling in... keep reading